Muscle Gain Questions

Hey guys, I was wondering if this was okay? I'm trying to gain weight. I'm allergic to coconut and I can't get grass fed butter where I live. So would this be alright? I'm eating 3 servings of salmon a week as well to keep that omega 6:3 balance...
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Perfectly fine, and perhaps recommended. But I don't know if that'll make you gain weight. The incorporation of fats into my diet, in conjunction with the elimination of grains/carbs, was what caused me to lose weight. Do some research on the...
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I'll try to make this a quick question
I am 5'6 194lbs+/- male. According to many calorie calculators I should be eating 2200-2500 Cal per day to maintain my weight. I am currently eating between 1500-1800 Cal per day which is well below. I...
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Hey everyone!!
So here's my issue. I'm attempting to build muscle after being sick and losing a great deal of it. So far I've only been able to gain fat, 3lbs in one week. Most of the fat gain is around my mid section. Not attractive. ...
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have you ever thrown in a cheat day with fruits and whipping cream, or something else that you generally avoid? Sometimes shaking things up can let your body know it's not in a famine. Are you getting a good amount of fats, like butter with your...
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EDITS: Some info- I'm 17, 113 lbs, male, and 5'7"
Hey everyone, so I've been struggling quite a lot for the past 3-4 months, due to the problems I'm facing with trying to balance nutrition and working out. Right now though, I seem to have had an...
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I know this question has been asked before but no one who answered really answered what I wanted to know. As long as you stay within your calorie limit can really fatty foods co-exist with alot of high carb foods in someone's diet and still...
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good question, i think it would be unwise to eat high carb & lots of fat, so id say yes to your question, its one or the other, or very moderate amounts of each, the deciding factors are simply how you feel eating fat or carbs or both, how...
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Hey, so I am doing a barbell strength program, Westside for skinny bastards 3, and I am wondering what any of the more experienced hackers would recomend nutrition-wise. My goals with this program are to increase my muscle mass, and put on some...
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Q: Joe, Can you post a sample skinny bastard diet to go along with your program? I’m a 16-year-old kid preparing for next football season. I’m 6’1", 162 lbs. It’s hard for me to eat breakfast because I still take the bus and I’m always running...
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I'm an 18yo male 67kg 12%BF looking to put on lean muscle mass using the leangains protocol.
I'm two weeks in, and lift heavy twice per week. On rest days, i fast (with bulletproof coffee) for 16 hours and eat for 8 as recommended. I usually get...
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Hey Rory,
If you are serious about gaining muscle I would recommend reading some of Lyle Mcdonald's stuff over at bodyrecomposition.com
He recommends getting to 12-15% BF or more and putting on muscle in that area.
I've been using leangains...
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Hello everyone! I've been lurking around these forms for a while, and have learned quite a bit but I do have a question that's been in the back of my head for a while. I'll try to keep this as concise as possible.
I'm a 22 year old female, 5'5"...
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I've found that this article is pretty close: http://www.builtlean.com/2011/10/13/how-fast-can-you-build-muscle-5-factors-that-affect-muscle-growth/
Is it possible to build 3 lbs of muscle in two months? Probably, but that would be near the top...
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To build muscle, you need to do two things: stress the muscle, and then repair it. You stress it through weight-bearing exercise like free weights, yoga, running, vigorous dancing, hiking, racquet sports, etc. You repair it by ensuring your body...
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As long as I keep my protein high enough, shouldn't I be able to still make gains in the gym even if I am cutting and low carb(<50 carb, daily deficit of 500 cals)?
Also, not only should I be able to make gains, shouldn't I be able to make...
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Carbs are a tool that can be used or mis-used depending on goals and other dietary factors. I'll offer up some personal anecdotes to build off what has already been said. I typically train in a fasted state and do any and all carb intake is...
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i do military/calistencis workouts 5-6 times a week sometimes twice a day workouts with 4-6 mile runs, and 1500-2200m swims. right now im trying to improve my muscle endurance, adding on lean mass,and staying injury free. during the week i usually...
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A lot of gurus like Martin Berkhan recommend 20% above maintenance on training days and 20% below on rest days. This is almost the opposite of what my body naturally wants to do, as HIT seems to actually dampen my appetite somewhat (I guess my...
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Hi everyone, I've been a follower of primal/paleo for a few months now and absolutely love everything about it. Now, however, I am interested in packing on some weight (predominately muscle but I understand some fat may come along with it)....
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Hi everyone, I do crossfit 4-5 times a week. I follow paleo with the exception of whey protein. I have been stuck around 15%-16% body fat that I can't seem change, and I have hit a plateau on a lot of my lifts. I'm at a crossroads regarding...
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Consider dumping CF and do strength training. No they are not the same. CF HQ is metabolic conditioning, essentially muscular endurance work. After the initial 'novice effect', an exerciser will not see strength gains from a CF program. You...
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I've been eating Paleo for 6 weeks and I love it. I've also started doing cardio in the morning about 5 times a week and weights at night about 4 times a week. I work in a warehouse so I get plenty of physical activity during the day as well. ...
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I'll be a bit of a contrarian here. If I've understood Robb Wolf's podcasts correctly, he's a fan of focusing on one thing at a time. He tends to suggest focusing on losing weight first. Maintain your muscle mass, work out, etc, but still get...
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I am 20 years old bout to turn 21 next week. I do not workout much-at all . my measurement are 5'8 135lbs i think 120 lean body mass i have a mesomorph type build and I'm looking to gain weight and muscle. i am new to the primal way but, i have...
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I took up bodybuilding in 1982 at a gym ran by a professional Mr Universe. I feel like I made loads of self-induced mistakes including going crazy trying to add weight; I did a spell on "the gallon of whole milk a day" trip which put on thirty...
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I've adopted Paleo in hopes of gaining some muscle mass and strength at the gym. I do a crossfit workout 4-5 times a week, usually at 6:30am. In most cases I don't eat beforehand. Will that help or hinder my goal of gaining lean muscle mass?...
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Lifting weights in a fasted state while your body has more epi and nor epi in your system and is not busy dealing with the food you ate, provides superior results. Think of it this way, would you rather have to run for your life or to protect...
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I've wanted to try intermittent fasting, but skipping breakfast has always made me feel terrible, and certainly not athletically capable. I usually eat meat and green veggies at 9am,3pm,and 9pm, about 850 calories/meal.
For the last three...
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You know how you hate those people that answer a question with another question...Apologies...
Does it matter?
From my point of view, good things to achieve are:
. less reliance on food / thinking about food
. the ABILITY to go without food for...
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Where exactly is the body's calorimeter that decides whether muscle repair and synthesis occurs? The activity itself is fueled by glycogen and the repair is fueled by fat. Provided that carbohydrate restriction (and subsequent cortisol elevation)...
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I know most people say "don't count calories" and I've posted a question on calories before, but here I go. Sorry, it's a bit long :D
Any of you every find calorie restriction to NOT work?!
I'm still in the process of trying to find out my...
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Firstly, why do you want to lose weight? Unless you are carrying a lot of abdominal fat, I'd say that you are a healthy weight. You have a BMI of 25 and 20-30% fat is a healthy level for a young woman.
For an active young woman doing cross-fit 5...
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I'm wondering if I should lose fat or build muscle first, since the calore requirments for each task are conflicting. I'm currently 18 years old at 6'2" and 180 lbs. My body fat is around 14%, but I have yet to test it exactly. I am currently...
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Gain then cut. Although I don't have much in terms of references, here is my (personally) most effective method:
Eat a lot and lift a lot until you're about 15% body fat. Maybe a little higher for your first run. Eat clean, too, as in avoiding...
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I'm from a bodybuilding background, so to say (I've been into bodybuilding for a solid 6 years). A friend of mine, who is a personal trainer, switched to the Paleo Diet and suggested I do the same as he had ??lost here?? (pointing at his stomach)...
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It seems like you are doing more a Low Carb version of Paleo. Your primary carb of choice appears to be fruit. I am a powerlifter, and I found that LC destroyed my performance. I changed my diet to eating more sweet potatoes, some potatoes, rice...
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I go to a 5:30am to 6:30am boot camp 2-4 days a week... I fast before and have been waiting an hour or so to eat my normal daily breakfast (3 scrambled eggs in pastured organic butter and 2 pieces of bacon). On a hard day my muscles can be sore...
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At 6 feet and 160 pounds, I think you need to readjust your goals. If I were you I would drop the boot camp to 1 or 2 days a week, and buy a copy of Jim Wendler's 5/3/1. Get on a strength based resistance training program, start eating some more...
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